This research aims to review whether: (1) Blended Learning Method is more effective than Lecturing Method to teach writing; (2) The students with high creativity have better writing skill than those having low creativity; and (3) There is an interaction between teaching methods and students? creativity in teaching writing.
This experimental study was conducted at the third semester students of English Department of Slamet Riyadi University in the academic year 2014/2015. There were 60 students, consisting of 3 classes. The samples were two classes namely experimental class which was taught using Blended Learning Method and control class which was taught using Lecturing Method. To find out the sample, a cluster random sampling technique was implemented. Each class was divided into two groups of which each consisted of students having high creativity and those having low creativity. To gain the data, two instruments were used namely writing test to find out the score of students? writing and creativity test to find out the score of students? creativity. The data were, then, analysed by using Multifactor Analysis of Variance ANOVA 2x2 and Tukey test. Before conducting the ANOVA test, pre-requisite test namely normality and homogeneity test were conducted.
There are some reseach findings that can be taken: (1) Blended Learning Method is more effective than Lecturing Method to teach writing; (2) The students with high creativity have better writing skill than those having low creativity; and (3) There is an interaction between teaching methods and students? creativity in teaching writing.
Based on the results of this research, it implies that Blended Learning Method is an effective method in teaching writing to the third semester students of English Department Slamet Riyadi University. However, to support the using of Blended Learning Method in teaching learning activities, a teacher must understand about the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), such as internet. They must capable in using and operating internet or social media.
Keywords: Blended Learning Method, Lecturing Method, writing skill, creativity, experimental study